PoliticsNZ among world's worst developed countries for homelessnessNew Zealand ranks first by one definition, and seventh by another.19 May 05:00 PM
Politics‘Designed to provoke anger’: Ministry's sex education disinformation warningIt has seen an 'intensification of misinformation and disinformation around sex education.19 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsPM Christopher Luxon compares Labour to arsonists in fiery speechThe PM was speaking to supporters in Palmerston North this morning.18 May 11:18 PM
New ZealandSwarbrick says Green MP’s intimidation ‘not comparable’ to National MP caseSwarbrick discussed her under-fire MPs Julie Anne Genter and Darleen Tana this morning.18 May 10:53 PM
PoliticsNZDF rescue flights await French approval to bring home Kiwis stranded in New CaledoniaWinston Peters said NZ is waiting for French authorities to confirm it's safe.18 May 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Time for justice for Samoans stripped of NZ citizenshipOPINION: It’s not too late for National to get on the right side of history.18 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins unveils Labour's 'vision' and plan to get back in powerLabour's set its sights on regaining power and improving NZ's tech, education and housing.18 May 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Wealth tax or capital gains tax? Labour’s big choiceLabour has a big, taxing decision on its hands.17 May 05:00 PM
CommoditiesKiwi music stars fight against gold mine plan beneath conservation landIt could be among the first such projects approved under Govt bill.17 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsDavid Seymour, unions clash over charter school schemeDavid Seymour says PPTA meetings on charter schools are pushing 'misinformation'.17 May 05:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Badly behaved MPs needed a time-outOPINION: Misconduct and extreme rhetoric have become too familiar in NZ politics.17 May 12:03 AM
PoliticsWatch: Govt spends 'much-needed' $63m to keep Surf Life Saving and Coastguard runningPrime Minister Chris Luxon was joined by Transport Minister Simeon Brown.16 May 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I crossed a line': Julie Anne Genter on Parliament outburstGreen MP talks in an extended interview about allegations of intimidating behaviour.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt gets advice on billion-dollar merger and potential sale of state assetsPrevious Governments have failed in attempts at an asset mega-merger.16 May 06:09 AM
New ZealandPublic sector cuts: MPI confirms 391 roles to goNZTA is also disestablishing roles due to policy changes.15 May 11:21 PM
New ZealandDoctors strike, Darleen Tana and Loafers Lodge anniversary | Focus Morning Bulletin May 16, 2024Junior doctors walk off the job, suspended Green MP Darleen Tana’s unpleasant milestone and Loafers Lodge dawn service in the latest NZ Herald headlines.Watch15 May 07:33 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSuspended Green MP misses half of Parliament sittings this year, on full payThe Greens are waiting for a report.15 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFirst warnings of ‘structural deficit’ came the day Government was sworn inWhy did Treasury wait until November to deliver its darkest economic warning?15 May 05:22 AM
PoliticsPolice Assn concerned by lack of detail in National Gang Unit plansThe national unit will be up and running from July, Andrew Coster says.14 May 06:04 AM
PoliticsBritish High Commissioner on what Aukus is and isn'tThe UK's High Commissioner says Aukus isn't an alliance.14 May 06:02 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow NZ would survive economic shocks in its biggest marketsA Treasury economist has tried to grapple with NZ's economic exposure to the world.14 May 05:33 AM
PoliticsTaxpayer funding ceases for Christchurch Call but Jacinda Ardern retained in new foundationThe leaders of France and New Zealand released a joint statement about the new foundation.14 May 03:05 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon, David Seymour respond to latest ruling on Waitangi Tribunal summonsThe Government is weighing up whether to appeal a ruling that a minister can be summoned.14 May 02:15 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters hits back at North Korea's 'aggressive rhetoric'The Foreign Minister has hit back at North Korea.14 May 12:36 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: State schools 'converted' to charter schools? Brace for controversyOPINION: David Seymour says a separate agency will oversee up to 50 new charter schools.14 May 12:27 AM
PoliticsAct leader David Seymour announces $153m to fund return of charter schoolsThe restoration of charter schools is part of Act's coalition agreement.13 May 09:23 PM
SportLuxon loses bet, dons Highlanders jersey for ZB interviewThe Prime Minister lost a bet with Hosking's producer.13 May 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury's toxic cocktail of tax hikes, spending cuts and asset sales to fix booksTreasury has put everything on the table.13 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsCourt of Appeal overturns High Court's decision on Waitangi Tribunal summonsIwi group succeeds in its challenge to ruling that tribunal cannot summon minister.13 May 06:41 AM
PoliticsTransport Minister announces Roads of Regional Significance projectSimeon Brown says NZTA will take on all associated decision-making responsibilities.12 May 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe damning testimonials showing how the education system is failing neurodivergent kidsDr Nina Hood: 'We're talking big numbers here. The scale of the problem is enormous.'12 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: The blame games and politics of a winter power crisisNo government likes to waste a crisis - even a two-hour-long one.10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow Luxon sees the world: The global events that shaped the PMChristopher Luxon's American political hero might surprise you.10 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsBudget 2024 preview: Can the Government deliver on its pledges?On the Tiles previews the Budget that's only 20 days away now.10 May 08:53 AM
